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In case you didn’t know… Sukhwinder Singh is a very respected and popular personality in the Indian football circuit. The 69-year-old has a vast resume, having coached a number of sides. Under his guidance, JCT FC became the first Indian team outside Kolkata to win the IFA Shield and also won the inaugural edition of the National Football League (now the I-League) in 1996 along with grabbing multiple other laurels. However, JCT was disbanded following the 2010–11 I-League season – the reason for which was cited as a lack of interest for football in India....

Real Kashmir FC and Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) FC qualified as winners from their respective groups in the preliminary stage of the competition that involved 18 teams divided into three groups. Whereas Ozone FC Bengaluru were handed a spot among the top four as Kerala Blasters B team, an Indian Super League (ISL) reserve side had finished on top of their group. Hindustan FC, meanwhile, made it through as the best second-best team....

He has been named in Brazil’s squad for Russia 2018 and believes that he is coming to the boil at just the right moment. The 21-year-old has had a tricky second season at the Etihad Stadium, where he missed a couple of months of action because of a knee injury earlier in the campaign. Despite this, he managed to score 17 goals in 42 appearances. Nevertheless, he believes that his goal against West Ham last weekend shows that he is returning to his peak....

Walker and his Manchester City team-mates were grateful to his fellow England international Harry Maguire for his goal in the Foxes’ 1-1 draw at Anfield on Wednesday. That came just a day after defending champions City had been beaten 2-1 by Newcastle United, with Maguire’s goal preventing Liverpool from opening up a seven-point gap at the top of the table. During England’s run to the semi-finals at the World Cup a photograph of Maguire talking to his fiancee Fern Hawkins following a penalty shoot-out win over Colombia went viral on social media, with several providing amusing caption suggestions....

Another way to think about this phrase is to picture the literal image it describes – you are standing where you are, acknowledging that you are being corrected by someone or something. You: “There’s no way that movie has been out for more than 10 years!” Your friend: “I just looked it up, it came out 12 years ago. ” You: “Well, I stand corrected then. ” Perhaps you’d said you thought green juice was gross, but after trying it you find you like it a lot....

I proudly voted for Donald Trump in November, but now, I’m counting on President Joe Biden to deliver a relief plan that helps us get through this pandemic and recover. I’m a West Virginian, born and raised. Originally from New Martinsville, I now live in Paden City with my wife and three teenage kids. I always believed that if I just worked hard, I would be able to provide for my family and have a good life....

When, after eleven years, David Moyes packed up and left Goodison Park to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, he made sure that he would help Bill Kenwright find his successor and mold him into the leader that he himself was during his time on Merseyside. Though it is slightly too soon to celebrate Moyes’s choice, Roberto Martinez is nonetheless already on his good books. The Spanish manager has already admitted that one of first jobs will be to call Moyes for advice....

“I love playing tennis. I love practicing and working hard. I love competing. Until I keep enjoying, I keep playing. I want to achieve. Obviously, there is never enough. If Roger Federer can still play today, everybody should play. I want to win some Slams before I retire. We have some big tournaments coming," Mirza told reporters. Not sure if I would’ve reached World No.1 had I continued playing singles: Mirza The Hyderabadi specifically cited two decisions, which she feels were critical in her resurgence as a tennis player after a severe wrist injury restricted her career to a great extent....

The Uruguay international was back in the line up for the Reds in the 1-0 defeat against rivals Manchester United on Wednesday in the League Cup, the striker was penalized for a bite on Chelsea defender Branslav Ivanovic last season. The 26-year-old previously made headlines in 2011 when he racially abused Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra for which he was imposed with a eight match ban. This summer saw a host of clubs including Arsenal submit bids for Suarez, who made wish to quit the club public, but the Merseyside club turned down all the bids they received for their star striker....

After hitting the three-run shot off reliever Richard Rodriguez with two outs in the sixth inning, Kinsler crossed home plate and threw his arms up. He twice appeared to point at the crowd and shout expletives on the way to the dugout. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN Kinsler continued his celebration in the dugout. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, he yelled, “(Expletive) every single one of these (expletives)....

Ibra & Pogba come up big for United After a goalless opening 45 minutes, Juan Mata floated a free kick delivery into the area in first-half stoppage time which Ibrahimovic flicked on to Pogba to break the deadlock from six yards. TV replays appeared to show Ibrahimovic using his upper arm when turning towards the fellow summer signing, with Pogba standing offside before tucking home. When questioned after the game if he handled the ball, Ibrahimovic told BT Sport: “Could be, could be....

The Rio de Janeiro Olympics run from Aug. 5-22 with the men’s national football teams made up of mostly under-23 players, with an allowance for some older players. Ibrahimovic, aged 34, is currently captaining Sweden’s team in the European Championships in France. (Reporting by Philip O’Connor; Editing by Toby Chopra) 0 votes

Ibrahimovic has been dogged by injuries this season, only recovering from the knee ligament damage that ended his 2016-17 campaign prematurely in November. The former Sweden international, who will leave at the end of the season amid links to LA Galaxy, made seven appearances – the majority from the bench – before a recurrence of his previous problem. He returned to training in February but has not featured for United since, and Mutu says that is because of a deteriorating relationship with Mourinho, rather than due to a lack of fitness....

Manchester United 10/3 to win Premier League The Swedish striker’s one-year contract at Old Trafford expired at the end of the 2016-17 season, but he has remained at the club’s training complex while recovering from a knee ligament injury sustained in April. And Pogba admits that Ibrahimovic is still very much involved in the United squad as he faced the media ahead of the International Champions Cup meeting with Barcelona on Wednesday....

Icardi has enjoyed another fine campaign at San Siro with 24 league goals, however, Inter continue to struggle following a fourth consecutive defeat. Following the sacking of Stefano Pioli – who replaced Frank de Boer in November – Inter suffered a shock 2-1 loss at home to Sassuolo, leaving the club in eighth position and set to miss out on European football. However, Icardi used social media to pledge his commitment to Inter....

Wenger plays down Barcelona talk Stefano Pioli’s men had climbed to fourth spot after an impressive run of form, but they dropped back to sixth following a 3-1 defeat at home to Roma on Sunday. They are trailing third-placed Napoli by six points with 12 games to go, but Icardi is not ready to give up on their dream of returning to Europe’s top competition. “We have to move on from the defeat versus Roma and look at the future,” Icardi told La Gazzetta dello Sport....

Argentina face Brazil on June 9 and Singapore on June 13 and have been without a coach since the April 11 sacking of Edgardo Bauza, although Jorge Sampaoli is expected to be appointed. Lacazette to leave Lyon The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has indicated he is their first choice and Sampaoli said on Friday he could not turn down his “dream” job, but he will take charge of Sevilla’s final La Liga game of the season against Osasuna on Saturday....

Skipper Marcelo bagged an amazing brace in quick succession whereas Mariano struck a 25-yard pile driver to give Los Blancos a commanding 3-0 lead at the break, but a rejuvenated Eden Hazard netted a double of his own in the dying embers, eclipsing an abject performance by Antonio Conte’s men. Here are some of the things we learnt from the teeming Ann Arbor. #1 Marcelo has taken up the mantle in some style With usual suspects Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema not featuring, Real Madrid’s captain for the pre-season tour, Marcelo, seems to have truly stepped up in his added responsibility....

Sunil Narine will look to justify his status as the world’s top-ranked one-day international bowler when the West Indies face Pakistan in their Champions Trophy opener at The Oval tomorrow. The off-spinner failed to make much impression in the West Indies’ first warm-up match, against Australia, but took two for 26 in 10 overs against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Tuesday. Narine hopes to make a big impact on this year’s ICC Champions Trophy, having been encouraged by conditions in England....